1959 AUSTIN-HEALEY BUGEYE SPRITE ROADSTER
1959 AUSTIN-HEALEY BUGEYE SPRITE ROADSTER
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1959 AUSTIN-HEALEY BUGEYE SPRITE ROADSTER
High Bidder: [email protected]
Current Bid: $6,500 (USD)
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End Date:
Location:
Santa Clarita, California 91355
Seller:
Engine:
1275cc 4-cyl
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
51,923 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
17068
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
77346192
Location:
Santa Clarita, California 91355
Seller:
Engine:
1275cc 4-cyl
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
51,923 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
17068
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
77346192
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If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
OVERVIEW
This 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite is powered by a MG Midget-sourced 1.3L inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Old English White over a red vinyl interior, this British classic is now offered by the seller with a BMC fiberglass hardtop, a red vinyl bikini top, a black vinyl tonneau cover, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) certificate, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
Highlights
- Underwent restoration
- MG Midget-sourced 1.3L inline-four
- British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) certificate included with purchase
Ownership History
- Offered by a private seller
- Current location: California
EXTERIOR
- Old English White paint
- BMC fiberglass hardtop
- Red vinyl bikini top
- Black vinyl tonneau cover
- Luggage rack
- Dual fender-mounted chrome mirrors
- Union Jack decals
Updates
- Exterior has been repainted in its original color
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 13-inch steel wheels
- Slotted on front
- 12-hole on rear
- 165 Dunlop SP20 A/S radial tires
INTERIOR
- Red vinyl upholstery with white piping
- Bucket seats
- Floor-mounted manual shifter
- Austin-Healey wooden shift knob
- Smiths heater
- Push-button ignition
- Three-spoke GT-branded steering wheel
Updates
- Interior was refurbished under prior ownership utilizing a Moss Motors kit
- Footwell cross member covers have been replaced
INSTRUMENTS
- Smiths gauges
- 100-mph speedometer
- 6,000-rpm tachometer
- Oil pressure
- Water temperature
- Fuel
- Odometer shows 51,923 miles
- Title reads mileage-exempt
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 1.3L inline-four
- Sourced from MG Midget
Transmission
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Sourced from Austin-Healey Mk II Sprite
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- MG Midget 1500 differential
- Independent front suspension
- Quarter elliptic rear leaf springs
- Front disc brakes
- Single-exit exhaust system
Service History Highlights
- Rear axle has been rebuilt
- Braking system has been replaced by the current owner
- Front sway bar installed
- Passenger-side brake hub was replaced in 2022
- Fuel tank has been replaced
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- This Austin-Healey is said to be free from any substantial imperfections
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- BMC fiberglass hardtop
- Red vinyl bikini top
- Black vinyl tonneau cover
- British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) certificate
BID: $6,500